The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives

by Jane Carpenter (Editor), Louise Hunter (Editor)

Overview

Focusing on optimising the normal biological processes of reproduction and early life, and in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Future Midwives Standards, this comprehensive textbook introduces the fundamental anatomy and physiology knowledge needed for midwifery practice.

This textbook follows the journey from preconception to the puerperium. Divided into six parts, it begins with foundational material before moving onto reproduction, embryology and fetal development. The central sections of the book consider maternal changes and adaptations during pregnancy, the intrapartum period, and the puerperium and transition from fetal to neonatal life. The book finishes with a section looking at lactation. Containing numerous full colour illustrations, each chapter includes 'Application to practice 'boxes, 'challenge'sections and 'interrupters' to help you consolidate your learning. The text is accompanied by a downloadable interactive workbook to complete as you read.

Written in a clear and accessible style, The Anatomy and Physiology Textbook for Midwives is an essential read for preregistration midwifery students, studying at both BSc and MSc levels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032130842
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/24/2025
Pages:	402
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jane Carpenter initially studied biology at BSc, MRes and DPhil level. She then completed her midwifery education. Jane is now Lead Midwife for Education at Oxford Brookes University, with a passion for midwifery education and midwifery research. She also maintains her lifelong love of biology, and more specifically, for all things anatomy and physiology in childbearing related.

Louise Hunter is a midwife and midwifery educator with a keen interest in inclusivity and lactation. A former Lead Midwife for Education, she is now an examiner for the NMC Test of Competence and a Breastfeeding Supporter for the Breastfeeding Network.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Section 1: The Foundations for Life 

1.1: The Human Cell 

1.2: Tissues 

1.3: Homeostasis 

Section 2: Reproduction and Fetal Development    

2.1: Mitosis and Meiosis

2.2: Genetics, Genetic Disorders and Epigenetics

2.3: Male and Female Reproductive Systems

2.4: Reproduction and Embryology

2.5: The Placenta and Developing Fetus

Section 3: Maternal Changes and Adaptations to Pregnancy

Chapter 3.1: The Blood and Cardiovascular System

Chapter 3.2: The Respiratory System

Chapter 3.3: The Nervous System

Chapter 3.4: The Endocrine System

Chapter 3.5: The Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 3.6: The Renal System

Chapter 3.7:  The Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 3.8: The Immune System

Section 4: Labour and Birth

Chapter 4.1: The Maternal Pelvis

Chapter 4.2: Physiology of First Stage of Labour

Chapter 4.3: The Physiology of the Second Stage of Labour

Chapter 4.4: The Fetus during Labour

Chapter 4.5: The Third Stage of Labour

Chapter 4.6: Pelvic Floor and Perineum

Chapter 4.7: Changes to Body Systems in Labour and Birth

Section 5: The Puerperium

Chapter 5.1: Maternal Postnatal Physiology

Chapter 5.2: The Transition from Fetal to Neonatal Life

Section 6: Lactation

Chapter 6.1: The Constituents of Breastmilk

Chapter 6.2: The Anatomy of the Breast and the Physiology of Lactation

Chapter 6.3: Supporting and Maintaining Breastfeeding